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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Pallai to Colombo

Composite routes from Pallai to Colombo

Cheapest
6 h 13 min
Car
361 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Jaffna to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.44–$190.56

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Palai to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.16–$7.62

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pallai to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Pallai to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Pallai to Colombo is to train which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pallai to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Pallai to Colombo is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Pallai and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pallai and arriving at Pettah. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pallai and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palai and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Pallai to Colombo?

The distance between Pallai and Colombo is 382 km. The road distance is 360.6 km.

How do I travel from Pallai to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Pallai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $9 .

How long does it take to get from Pallai to Colombo?

The bus from Pallai to Pettah takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Pallai to Colombo bus from?

Pallai to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pallai station.

Where do I catch the Pallai to Colombo train from?

Pallai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palai station.

Train, bus or fly from Pallai to Colombo?

The best way to get from Pallai to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $217.39 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Pallai to Colombo bus arrive?

Pallai to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Pallai to Colombo train arrive?

Pallai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Pallai to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Pallai to Colombo is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Pallai to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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